Jackie Robinson’s 1947 Debut and Number 42 Quiz

Ten sourced questions on Robinson’s Brooklyn debut, first game, awards, and historic number 42.

Choose one answer per question. There’s no timer. You can skip a question; unanswered questions count as incorrect.

QUESTION 01On what date did Jackie Robinson make his Brooklyn Dodgers MLB debut?

April 15, 1947April 15, 1962July 4, 1955October 24, 1972

QUESTION 02For which team did Jackie Robinson make his first modern major-league appearance?

Boston BravesBrooklyn DodgersNew York YankeesChicago Cubs

QUESTION 03At which Brooklyn ballpark did the historic April 1947 game take place?

Yankee StadiumPolo GroundsEbbets FieldFenway Park

QUESTION 04Which club opposed the Dodgers in Robinson’s first major-league game?

New York GiantsPhiladelphia PhilliesPittsburgh PiratesBoston Braves

QUESTION 05Which position did Robinson start at on his debut day?

First baseSecond baseCenter fieldCatcher

QUESTION 06What was the final score of the Dodgers’ opening game on April 15, 1947?

1–0 Dodgers5–3 Dodgers10–9 Braves7–7 tie

QUESTION 07Which honor did Jackie Robinson earn for his 1947 rookie season?

Cy Young AwardWorld Series MVPRookie of the YearGold Glove

QUESTION 08In which year was Jackie Robinson the National League Most Valuable Player?

1947195519621949

QUESTION 09Which jersey number was retired across Major League Baseball in Robinson’s honor?

4272144

QUESTION 10In which year was Jackie Robinson inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame?

1947196219721997

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